Rob

Ahhh, the subject that made my gas come out. Definately feeling better now with my gut deflated and being able to take up another hole in my belt. Rob

David is very correct in setting up those rears. It is very difficult without a holding fixture for the differential. Rob

"Fucking A" it is. Rob

Rack him as soon as within striking distance. Ask questions later. Rob

Citing you openly state you don't like girls, this comment is of great concern for me. Worrisome, very worrisome. Rob

You only took "Pi" to the eighth digit. The resolution is not quite accurate enough for me.Straighten up and fly right. Rob

The so called "rust converters" are a phosphoric acid based product and are not bad if used as label directions state. You are better off using a flap disc on a 5" grinder and smoothing the area, then using a stiff crimped wire brush in a small air, or pencil grinder to remove the rust and pitting. When the metal is smooth and shiney, apply a phosphoric acid based "metal treatment" from an automotive paint supplier but don't allow this to dry. Keep it wet for about five minutes as it will actually raise the molecular pores of the steel. After the dwell time has elapsed, wipe the surface dry with a clean lint free cloth, and then apply a primer surfacer, or as mentioned an acid etch primer commonly referred to as "wash primer". You can skip the phosphoric acid bath and rely solely on the wash primer to accomplish the same task but the chemical etch of the surface will not be as good, or deep. The better preparation you do, the better the finished product will be. Rob

Chump? Son of a bitch. Ain't nobody ever been that nice to me when calling me a name.Rob

I am your loyal servant and under your supreme command. I am humbled by your very presence of varying proximity. Please continue to guide me with your unquestionable knowlege and intelligence to set me free of earths encumbrances.Gratefully yours oh wise one; Rob

I thought I was gone?Rob

I've been organizing for him. I want to ensure the path to exit is clear and without obstructions.Rob

I used to sleep in a ditch quite often afraid of freezing my balls off but I no longer have to worry about that.Rob

If I'd have used a "Q-tip" it would have been done. My choice of an ice pick probably won't be repeated.Rob

No Radar, but something very important to american federal worker. You fly in this country; you will appreciate what I've been apart of and done.Rob

Well shit!! Let's go 'sploring!! Got to be some good pickens available to sell on the open market. Tragedy makes money you know!Rob

Good. I hate being wrong in my assumptions.Rob

I thought I felt the earth move under my feet from such a phenomena but once realizing it was just a bubble of gas escaping my ass with such evenly dispersed thrust, force, and guidance through my "Fruit of the Looms" shoving me forward, I decided it wasn't such a big deal.Almost lost my balance I did. Rob

Been a while. I miss anything important? Rob

Found one of these cheap, (scrap value) that is known to be good. Has a #2 bell on it so wondering how it would go behind my A40 EN-377 engine? It was originally behind an 8V-71. Rob

You have a head gasket blown most likely. After running the engine in that condition, you may have other problems of an expensive nature brewing. I've seen engines run with this same problem that have burned a channel into the heads and top of the block surface from the flame front escaping. This has resulted in a complete engine replacement rather than just head gaskets. You have a known problem that needs repaired with no other real options. Rob

The neck on this trailer is fabricated from cut down to a 10" dimension 14" X 26 pounds per foot steel beam which is the same as the main frame. I laid out one of the beams, measured and clamped a cutting guide appropriately, then using my 35 amp plasma cutter, free hand cut the beam first to a dimension of 8.5 inches tall, then removed the balance from the "drop" rendering a elevation of 1.5 inches on the drop. Tonight after beveling both sides of both pieces along the cut line, I will weld them back together after "jigging". After the cutting of the beams action, I went to finalizing the existing neck stubs for final fitment. The "dressings" are both square and equal on both sides so after preliminary and final fitment, the task should go smooth. Gonna get "Momma" to watch the grand daughter so "Nikki" can run the skid loader to hold everthing in place while I weld over the weekend. The neck beam spacing is 36 inches so I'll get the neck section set on the floor upside down and weld the fifth wheel plate to it by spray transfer method. The photos show the beams with one being cut, (standing) the "drop", and the removed section of the beam on the outside of the "drop" section. Thanks for the complement Larry, and yes, It should outlast me; at least hopefully as I don't like doing something twice. Rob

Ford "F" series trucks of the 40's through mid 50's use the same type strip and they are readily available through aftermarket suppliers albiet expensive. I'm thinking "Restoration Specialties" also had them. I'd ask you try them first as they are a small operation that really supports the antique hobby with what I consider very fair pricing. Rob

The state cops in this area love to write tickets for mudflaps either non existent, or too short due to wear. Surprised they let you get by with it? Rob

That's just what I was a thinkin too!!Rob

Any sheet metal shop with a bead roller can make them easily.Rob